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Nicki Minaj Stands Firm After Donald Trump Calls Her His “Favorite”
News
Lil Jon Opens Up About How His Young Daughter Helped Him Through Grief
Featured · News
Karol G Says Eminem’s Music Connected Before His Lyrics Did
According to Billboard, Karol G counted Eminem among her earliest musical loves, even when she couldn’t understand what he was saying.
New Music
Drops · Debuts · New Artists
Megan Thee Stallion Taps Limp Bizkit for “Thin Ice” Tina Tuesday Freestyle
Tina Snow returns with a new freestyle video built around a sample of Limp Bizkit’s “Break Stuff.”
19h ago
Doechii Takes ‘CATWOMAN’ to the Desert in Explosive Swamp Sessions Return
The Florida rapper returns to Swamp Sessions with a new video built around a desert detonation.
19h ago
Lil Baby Announces ‘Fresh’ Release Date and Track List With Young Thug and Future
The announcement puts Baby’s next album in focus after WHAM reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in January 2025.
Oct 20
A$AP Rocky’s “Shroom Clouds” Video Hints at a ‘Don’t Be Dumb – Disc 2’ Release Date
Billboard reports that Rocky’s hallucinatory new visual appears to carry a release-date clue for the next installment of ‘Don’t Be Dumb.’
Oct 19
The Boombox
Chart
Top 10 hip-hop songs of the week
- 1
LutherKendrick Lamar & SZA - 2
TV OffKendrick Lamar Featuring Lefty Gunplay - 3
Not Like UsKendrick Lamar - 4Squabble UpKendrick Lamar
- 5
NokiaDrake - 6
All The WayBigXthaPlug Featuring Bailey Zimmerman - 7
StickyTyler, The Creator Featuring GloRilla, Sexyy Red & Lil Wayne - 8
Whatchu Kno About MeGloRilla & Sexyy Red - 9
PeekabooKendrick Lamar Featuring AzChike - 10
Denial Is A RiverDoechii
Gossip
Allegedly. Reportedly. Apparently.
Jay-Z Super Bowl LXI Rumors Have Fans Talking—but There’s No Confirmed Booking
Billboard spotlights fan reactions to the halftime speculation as Hov prepares for an Oct. 23 return to the stage at SoFi Stadium.
Diddy’s Family Pushes Back on Alleged Prison Fight Report
Diddy’s family denies that a fight occurred after reports linked him to an alleged prison dispute with a Shower Posse leader.
Swizz Beatz Says Michael Jackson Had a Crush on Alicia Keys
According to Billboard, Swizz says he welcomed the revelation and helped arrange a meeting between Alicia Keys and Michael Jackson at the King of Pop’s home.
Industry & Charts
Business · Billboard · Moves
Soulja Boy Launches ‘Rap Empire,’ a 3D Multiplayer Game for PC
Soulja Boy’s latest release is a video game, with XXL reporting that ‘Soulja Boy: Rap Empire’ is available now for PCs.
Oct 20
Bruno Mars’ “I Just Might” Breaks Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs No. 1 Record
According to Billboard, “I Just Might” has surpassed the weeks-at-No. 1 benchmark that “Luther” established last year.
Oct 20
Chance the Rapper Wins $1.5 Million in Trial Against Former Manager
XXL reports a $1.5 million trial win for Chance, though the available source leaves the ruling’s details and any next steps unclear.
Oct 17
Drake Lands 18th No. 1 Album, According to New Chart Report
The Source reports a history-making Billboard milestone for Drake, with three records leading R&B/hip-hop charts.
Oct 17
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Kim Kardashian Looks to North West for Halloween Inspiration
Oct 20
Cardi B Opens Up About Fear of Another Breast Surgery
Oct 20
Lil Baby Announces ‘Fresh’ Release Date and Track List With Young Thug and Future
Oct 20
Soulja Boy Launches ‘Rap Empire,’ a 3D Multiplayer Game for PC
Oct 20
Bruno Mars’ “I Just Might” Breaks Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs No. 1 Record
Oct 20
Jay-Z Super Bowl LXI Rumors Have Fans Talking—but There’s No Confirmed Booking
Oct 20
BloodHound Q50 Was Shot Five Times, According to Autopsy Report Cited by XXL
Oct 20
Rap’s 2026 Touring Calendar Gets the Spotlight in XXL Roundup
Oct 20
Swae Lee Announces Five-Date Australian Same Difference Tour for 2027
Oct 20
A$AP Rocky’s “Shroom Clouds” Video Hints at a ‘Don’t Be Dumb – Disc 2’ Release Date
Oct 19
Usher & Chris Brown’s R&B Tour Gets the Surprise-Guest Spotlight
Oct 19
Tonight
Thursday, October 22 · 1 showsDoja Cat
Tour Ma Vie World Tour with Latto
Kia Forum, Los Angeles, CA
Time TBA Tickets